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DV53 FVP

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,010 mi
Last recorded131,010 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FVP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,010 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 130,752 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 122,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2015 122,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 120,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 120,083 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 117,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF TEST.

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 114,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2012 114,062 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 111,557 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 108,638 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

UNABLE TO TEST CONDITION OF N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS & FULL BACK PLATES COVERING BRAKE DISC

UNABLE TO TEST CONDITION OF OUTSIDE FACE OF BRAKE DISC DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS BEING FITTED

Fail 15 Jun 2010 108,619 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

UNABLE TO TEST CONDITION OF N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS & FULL BACK PLATES COVERING BRAKE DISC

UNABLE TO TEST CONDITION OF OUTSIDE FACE OF BRAKE DISC DUE TO WHEEL TRIMS BEING FITTED

Pass 19 Jun 2009 96,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 55,262 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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DV53 FVP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV53 FVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV53 FVP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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